Landscapes and Portraits (Lower and upper primary)
"NOw/here" by Gian Maria Tosatti
Introduction
Gian Maria Tosatti’s “NOw/here” exhibition, now on show at Pirelli HangarBicocca, brings together two new series of paintings – Ritratti [Portraits] (2022) and NOw/here (2023) – which epitomise the concepts that have inspired his artistic research over the past twenty years. In particular, the large-format paintings in the NOw/here series hang from the ceiling of the Shed, giving the visitor blurred visions of abstract landscapes. The graphite and ‘white charcoal’ used by the artist are struck by the light in the exhibition space, conveying different sensations and visions to each visitor.
Focus areas
• Art and Image
• Science
Educational aims and activities
With the use of visual support materials while exploring the exhibition, the children will be asked to think about the concepts of landscape, panorama and horizon and how materials, techniques, colours and light influence the way we see things.
In the workshop session, the children will take inspiration from the artist’s works to create a series of abstract landscapes. Experimenting with different materials and techniques they will express the sensations they felt while visiting the exhibition.
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“Traces of Time in Space” (upper)
"Grand Bal" by Ann Veronica Janssen
Opposites Opposite (lower primary)
“NOw/here” by Gian Maria Tosatti
Stellar Myths
“The Seven Heavenly Palaces 2004-2015” by Anselm Kiefer
A Great Multi-Material Picture
“The Seven Heavenly Palaces 2004-2015” by Anselm Kiefer
Numbers on Towers!
“The Seven Heavenly Palaces 2004-2015” by Anselm Kiefer
Chasing a Star
“The Seven Heavenly Palaces 2004-2015” by Anselm Kiefer
We Are History
“The Seven Heavenly Palaces 2004-2015” by Anselm Kiefer
The Towers Tell a Story
“The Seven Heavenly Palaces 2004-2015” by Anselm Kiefer
Useful Information
Thursday and Friday from 9 AM to 11 AM and from 11.30 AM to 1.30 PM
A maximum of two classes (about 25 kids per class) can book for any one time slot.
It is essential to book by e-mail. Bookings are effective when confirmation by e-mail has been received from the School Staff.
Contacts
For info and bookings, please write to hbschool@hangarbicocca.org